At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities—opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we serve nearly 16,000 individuals, supporting their goals for education, employment, and independence.   The Human Resources Manager is a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support to specific programs and/or Support Departments. The role is critical in executing our people initiatives, providing excellent internal customer support, facilitating change management and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement.  This role is hybrid and requires 3 days onsite with 2 days remote. Responsibilities:   Provides guidance on day-to-day Employee Relations and Labor Relations issues as well as more complex issues regarding employee relationships at all levels.  Educates clients on relevant policies, procedures and practices relative to Employee Relations issues as well as the legal implications of various decision options.  Conduct or assist in employee and labor relations investigations as needed. Develop and maintain professional relationships with union representatives. Utilize HR metrics and Business Unit performance data to evaluate possesses, analyze trends and create strategies for continuous improvement. Provides guidance and resources for positive employee relations as well as appropriate and effective strategies for handling disciplinary issues. Collaborate with Program Managers in developing recruitment strategies including review of all open positions and job descriptions, developing a search and advertising plan, identifying target markets and recruitment sources and developing an appropriate compensation plan. Actively participate in on-site interviews as needed.  In conjunction with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator, determine and extend formal offer of employment and initiate the new hire paperwork and background check process. Follow up on new hires performance with program managers during the initial probationary period. Educate program management on relevant policies and procedures relative to employee relations issues as well as the legal aspects and implications of various decision options ensuring compliance with federal, state(s) and local employment laws and JEVS policies and procedures. Ensure that all HR related programs are carried out in accordance with JEVS policy and procedures and that they support a high performance culture that emphasizes response time, quality, efficiency, goal attainment and supporting the JEVS Core Principles and Mission. Supports organizational/cultural change by assisting programs with assessment of their existing organization/culture in determining need for change in roles, competencies, behaviors and the requisite skills required to support the program. Assist program management by providing guidance in developing program goals as it relates to performance management. Provide back up coverage to other HR Business Managers as needed.